Bloons TD 6

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Smash Hit Tower Defense Game

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+17

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics540 positive mentions

stability165 negative mentions

The game features a vast array of unique mechanics, crosspaths, and synergies to explore, making gameplay engaging and rewarding.
The graphics and design have significantly improved, providing a visually appealing experience that enhances the overall enjoyment.
The game offers a near-limitless potential for challenges, with various maps, heroes, and events that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.

There are frequent crashes and lag issues, especially in late-game rounds, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
The multiplayer experience is often plagued by connectivity issues, making it difficult to play with friends without interruptions.
The game can feel grindy at times, particularly when trying to unlock upgrades and heroes, which may deter some players from fully enjoying the experience.

graphics
886 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
37%
2%
The graphics in Bloons TD 6 have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant, colorful, and detailed 3D art style, marking a significant upgrade from previous titles in the series. Players appreciate the smooth performance and engaging animations, although some have noted that the high graphical demands can lead to lag and overheating on less powerful devices. Many reviewers have requested options to adjust graphics settings to enhance performance, especially during intense gameplay moments.
- “The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is amazing, and it is one of the best games I've ever played!”
- “The graphics are beautiful and a pleasure to look at.”
- “The new 3D graphics are a huge step up from the 2D graphics of previous games, and the colors really pop.”
- “The graphics are a bit too animated and detailed for a mobile game in my opinion, leading to massive lag and battery usage issues.”
- “Please make a customizable graphic setting; my device is lagging and getting crashed constantly at stage 170+ and it's unplayable.”
- “Just as good as the originals, but there aren't any graphics settings or battery saver mode, so this game eats my battery and turns into a lag fest after round 60.”
gameplay
621 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
43%
3%
The gameplay of Bloons TD 6 is widely praised for its depth, variety, and engaging mechanics, offering players countless hours of strategic fun with numerous towers, upgrade paths, and challenges. While the game retains the core elements of its predecessors, it introduces new features like heroes and skill trees that enhance the overall experience. However, some players have noted issues with lag during high rounds and occasional bugs, which can detract from the otherwise solid gameplay.
- “The gameplay is great, and the new bloons such as the one that appears in rounds 100+ are a tough challenge.”
- “The gameplay is very fun and interactive, with just about limitless ways to play the game.”
- “The gameplay is amazing and the mechanics are woven together beautifully.”
- “Add on to this the 3D perspective which makes everything a little imprecise, and you're left with a game that feels desperate to overwhelm you with choices and activities at the cost of core gameplay.”
- “Now it feels like to enjoy the game you need to be extremely good at it, and even online guides feel like you need excessive understanding of the mechanics to play.”
- “The gameplay does get repetitive at times, which makes the game a bit boring to play for long sessions.”
monetization
493 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
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24%
The monetization model of the game features optional microtransactions primarily for cosmetic items and progression boosts, but players generally agree that these are not necessary to enjoy the game fully. Many reviews highlight the absence of intrusive ads, which enhances the overall experience, although some users express disappointment over the presence of in-app purchases in a paid game. Overall, while microtransactions exist, they are seen as non-intrusive and not essential for gameplay, allowing players to progress without spending additional money.
- “While I think some of the in-app purchases are a bit ridiculous, Ninja Kiwi does significantly better than other game developers by not gatekeeping content behind an additional paywall.”
- “The microtransactions are so far from necessary that it's almost funny they're even available, which is a welcome change of pace from most mobile games these days.”
- “In-app purchases can help if you're stuck or want to go faster, but are not required for you to win, advance, and have hours of fun!”
- “The game is okay, but I paid €8 for it, only to discover that most of the content is locked behind in-game purchases.”
- “It's a good game, but an app that needs to be purchased shouldn't have price gouging microtransactions; the game is also clearly designed for PC with little consideration for the mobile version.”
- “The fact that there are so many expensive microtransactions in a game that I already had to pay $5 for kind of ruins it for me.”
stability
174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and lag, particularly during multiplayer sessions and higher rounds. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay with minimal glitches, others have noted that the game becomes unplayable after certain updates or when too many projectiles are on screen. Overall, while the game is praised for its fun mechanics and community engagement, the technical issues significantly detract from the experience for many players.
- “I've had 0 performance issues and everything runs great.”
- “Best purchase in the Play Store I've ever made, graphics are good, gameplay brilliant, zero flaws in the gameplay, no glitches at all.”
- “Runs great, no flaws, one of the best games in existence.”
- “I would rate this a 5 star, but the game crashes, lags, and freezes when too many projectiles spawn.”
- “I love the game but it is soooo annoying when it freezes up then I have to wait a minute for it to stop freezing up and I have the latest version of the game.”
- “I love btd6 but when playing co-op with my friends after a while it freezes for all of us or crashes and shuts the app.”
grinding
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
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The grinding aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it enjoyable and rewarding, while others describe it as tedious and anxiety-inducing. Some appreciate the balance between grinding and gameplay, noting that it can be fun and engaging, especially with frequent updates and events, while others criticize the necessity of grinding for upgrades and the presence of microtransactions that can make progress feel slow. Overall, the consensus is that while grinding is a significant part of the experience, it can detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- “It's a fun game; the leveling is a bit slow and it takes some time to unlock everything without using real money, but it's not too tedious.”
- “Different from other popular mobile games in that there's no tedious grinding or farming. You don't need to constantly pay to progress, and the learning curve to get started is almost nothing.”
- “Game of a different level: no ads, no grinding (except at the start of the game, which is why it's not 5 stars).”
- “The only complaints I have is the grind to get monkey money, which is used to unlock new heroes and skills in the game's skill tree, is very tedious as most modes give little, and the slow updates.”
- “It's repetitive and no fun just grinding for better monkeys.”
- “The game was fine until they started adding in having to not only grind but pay for everything you get; I'm still gonna play, it's just now the game seems less fun and more grindy.”
music
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
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The music in BTD6 receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and well-designed, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some users express frustration over technical issues, such as the game interrupting their personal music and bugs that affect playback. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally appreciated, there are calls for more variety and improvements to the music integration within the game.
- “The soundtrack is awesome, so that's a plus.”
- “Great soundtrack that's intense but keeps your mind focused on the game, along with a wide variety of play styles to use.”
- “The music is just perfect.”
- “Worst aspect is possibly the music.”
- “My biggest issue is that whenever you start a level, it turns off music, audiobooks, or whatever else you're listening to.”
- “I always mute the game because the soundtrack sounds like it was made by a 6th grader, and the voice actors sound like they were completely unaware that they were doing lines.”
optimization
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While many players report smooth performance and great graphics on higher-end devices, there are significant concerns regarding performance issues on older or lower-end devices, particularly during late-game stages where lag and crashes are common. Players are requesting more graphical options and performance settings to enhance gameplay, especially in multiplayer and high-action scenarios.
- “I've had 0 performance issues and everything runs great.”
- “The quality is awesome and the game itself runs smoothly.”
- “Great game, it's greatly optimized for mobile.”
- “My only desire is more optimization, especially when playing freemode and there are a lot of things happening on the screen.”
- “The performance is unbearable and consumes battery very fast.”
- “I love the bloons games but this game freezes and crashes without fail once past level 63-4 (sometimes around 74) on every map I've played so far and once it happens I can't get past it even after boosting the performance and closing down every other app.”
replayability
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players highlighting the variety of maps, challenge modes, and frequent content updates that keep the gameplay fresh. While some users noted a potential lack of new features could limit replay value over time, the majority found the diverse strategies and upgrade paths to be engaging, leading to countless hours of enjoyment. Many reviews emphasize that the game offers endless replayability, making it a standout in the tower defense genre.
- “A fun and addictive game with loads of replay value.”
- “Consistent content updates, solid gameplay, events, and infinite replayability make this one of the best tower defense games.”
- “Tons of content, unlocks, upgrades, and infinite replayability keeps this game on my phone.”
- “But the reason why I gave it 3 stars is the lack of replayability.”
- “In my opinion, if they would take some tower/feature ideas from other games or just make new towers/features, it would have more replayability.”
- “Nowhere near as replayable as the first one.”
story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative or a dedicated story mode. While some appreciate the engaging gameplay and lore, they feel that the absence of special missions and a cohesive storyline detracts from the overall experience. Overall, players are calling for enhancements to the story elements to elevate the game's appeal further.
- “Made me love tower defense games; the deep lore, engaging, tear-jerking story, and the high-skill demanding monkey warfare gameplay easily make this a worthwhile package.”
- “I have loved this app for around 8 years now; it has always been my favorite app and I love the style, the story, the whole game.”
- “The game has really good graphics and storyline.”
- “The only real big flaw with this game is the lack of a story mode.”
- “But I wish you would add a campaign and a story. I played the other 5 BTD games and Monkey City and Battles, and I was wondering what the story was and why we were popping balloons.”
- “I would rate it a 5 if there was a story that goes further than 'bloons over your town.'”
humor
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the concept of monkeys popping balloons to be both amusing and entertaining. The game's lighthearted tone, filled with funny puns and whimsical graphics, adds to its charm, making it a delightful experience for players of all ages. Overall, the humor is seen as a key element that enhances the gameplay, contributing to its status as a beloved title in the tower defense genre.
- “The microtransactions are so far from necessary that it's almost funny they're even available, which is a welcome change of pace from most mobile games these days.”
- “A bit of a steep learning curve after passing the basic easy maps... the humor is bonkers and the game doesn't take itself too seriously, but that doesn't stop it from being one of the best and longest running tower defense games out there, don't think; just get it.”
- “It's nice to see how the BTD games are evolving over the years, the controls make it easy to defend and the humor-filled alert messages give me life.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke feelings of happiness and nostalgia, particularly during difficult times such as breakups. The game's wholesome nature and casual accessibility provide a comforting escape, though some users experience frustrating technical issues that detract from their overall enjoyment.
- “I found this game after breaking up with my girlfriend, and it made me feel like maybe there was something in the world worth putting effort into.”
- “Brilliant game, made me cry from happiness. I love Bloons TD; it's that casual game you can play on the train, the bus, or even in the car (of course, if someone else is driving or there's nobody looking at you 😉). It doesn't require internet as long as you reconnect to the internet later to download.”
- “So well made, I want to cry.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
Character development in the game is praised for its impressive designs and the way leveling up influences the overall experience, particularly in the tower mechanics. However, some players feel that certain characters, like Harlegwen, are visually appealing but lack the power level to match their design, leading to a sense of underwhelming performance compared to other heroes. Overall, the graphics and character design contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “I love the character designs and how depending on what you level up, it changes the whole tower.”
- “Other than that, this game is absolutely amazing with the graphics and character design.”
- “I love the new character designs and gameplay.”
- “Only complaint is that Harlegwen is too hot (as a character design), yet not hot enough (as in power level) to be considered more than a kind of underwhelming hero compared to the other options.”